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Cowboy Costumes
Costume Wall has 34 cowboy costume guides, from movie marshals to cartoon outlaws. Yosemite Sam is a hat, a bandana and a fake mustache over a dress shirt and jeans, Arthur Morgan layers suspenders and a scarf under a dark hat, and Cowboy Ken goes bright with a white hat and fringe. Below you will find the gunslingers, lawmen, toy cowboys and pun costumes, with the shirts, vests, boots and hats each one needs.
34 costume guides Editorial reviewed Oct 4, 2026
Which Cowboy Costume Should I Pick?
Yosemite SamLooney Tunes outlaw cowboy look: jeans with a cowboy hat, bandana, western boots, a fake mustache and a toy gun.
Arthur MorganRed Dead Redemption 2 cowboy costume: light blue western shirt, brown canvas pants, black suspenders, scarf and dark cowboy hat.
Doc HollidayTombstone gambler-gunslinger costume: trench coat, red vest, satin puff tie, pinned stripe pants, cowboy hat and boots.Cowboy Costume Ideas by Character
Browse cowboy characters by franchise and Western style, then open the guide for its actual costume pieces.
34 Cowboy costumes
Cowboy
Build-your-own cowboy look: jeans, a western shirt and a cowboy hat, with bandanas, boots and a belt for a whole crew.
Arthur Morgan
How to dress like Arthur Morgan from Red Dead Redemption 2: light blue western shirt, brown canvas pants, black suspenders, dark cowboy hat, toy pistol and brown boots.
Beyoncé "Cowboy Carter"
Cowboy Carter rodeo queen look: black cowgirl hat, long ash blonde wig, white long sleeve shirt, ribbon bow tie, rectangle sunglasses and black pointed toe heels.
Blondie
Good, the Bad and the Ugly gunslinger look: olive western poncho, cream western shirt, brown leather vest, brown trousers, a weathered cowboy hat and a black holster belt.
Cherry
Forbidden Fruits coquette-cowgirl look: long blonde wavy wig, white cowboy hat, pink pointelle cardigan, dusty-pink gingham bloomer shorts and white fringe cowboy boots.
Cooper Howard
Fallout cowboy survivor look: cream cowboy hat, fringed long sleeve shirt, square neck scarf, cowboy leather belt, rancher dress jeans, leather boots and a gun belt with holster.
Cordell Walker
Texas Ranger build: a blue denim jacket over a light tan western shirt and jeans, with a black cowboy hat, boots and a ranger badge.
Cowboy Ken
Barbie’s cowboy look: white cowboy hat, pink cowboy bandana, fringe long sleeve shirt, black slim jeans and a short blonde wig.
Cowgirl Barbie
Barbie Movie cowgirl look: pink cowgirl hat, pink vest, light blonde wig, pink bandana, white cowgirl boots and high-waist disco pants.
Digger Rockwell
Tom Cruise’s pinstripe cowboy look: gray pinstripe suit, tan cowboy hat, bolo tie, western boots, comb-over wig and the shovel prop.
Django Freeman
Unchained bounty-hunter look: brown cowboy hat, trucker jacket, henley shirt, olive scarf, jeans, driving gloves and a leather holster.
Doc Holliday
Build Doc Holliday’s Tombstone look with a red vest, high white collar, silver puff tie, black hat, and layered coat.
Dolores Abernathy
Westworld theme-park host look: brown cowboy hat, sky blue bandana, blue and white stripe shirt, brown belt with gold square buckle, grey skinny jeans and brown leather boots.
Dutch van der Linde
How to dress like Dutch van der Linde: black wide-brim cowboy hat, slicked-back dark hair, white dress shirt, black waistcoat, long frock coat, red neckerchief and black leather boots.
Erron Black
Dress up like Erron Black, the Western gunslinger from Mortal Kombat 11, in denim, a cowboy hat and dual holsters.
Hector Escaton
Westworld’s outlaw bandit look: a long dark duster coat, a wide-brim hat, leather gloves and a gun belt with a revolver.
Javier Escuella
How to dress like Javier Escuella: black cowboy hat, poncho over a western vest and denim jacket, jeans, cartridge belt, cowboy spurs and western boots.
Jessie
Yellow hair bow for a Toy Story cowgirl: a white button down shirt, brown leather spur straps and brown cowgirl boots.
John Marston
How to dress like John Marston: black square cowboy hat, brown coat over a brown vest, dark pants, black boots, leather gloves, shotgun shell belt and a toy rifle.
Johnny Ringo
Tombstone’s deadly gunslinger look: black cowboy hat, ivory Western shirt, black vest and frock coat, black dress pants, boots and a toy revolver.
McCree
Draped red wrap shawl flannel scarf for a sci-fi cowboy: brown leather chaps, robotic latex hand gloves and boot spurs.
Micah Bell
How to dress like Micah Bell: black faux leather tailcoat, red western shirt, tan cowboy pants, brown double holster belt, teal neckerchief and ivory wide-brim hat.
Rooster Cogburn (John Wayne)
True Grit U.S. marshal look: tan canvas chore coat, gray button-down shirt, black cowboy hat, brown twill pants, red neckerchief, black eye patch and a foam western revolver.
Sadie Adler
How to dress like Sadie Adler from Red Dead Redemption 2: white pleated bib shirt, brown pants, teal bandana, leather holster belt, cowboy boots and a hat.Showing 1–24 of 34 Cowboy costumes
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How to Put Together a Cowboy Costume
Start with the hat you can find, then let the shirt, vest and boots pick the character.
Sheriff WoodyToy Story cowboy look: brown cowboy hat, yellow plaid shirt, cow print vest, blue jeans, red bandana and a holster belt.
JessieToy Story cowgirl look: red cowgirl hat, white shirt with yellow detailing, cow-print chaps, boot covers and a red braid.
Cowboy KenBarbie’s cowboy look: white cowboy hat, pink cowboy bandana, fringe long sleeve shirt, black slim jeans and a blonde wig.Pick the Hat, Then the Character
A cowboy hat and a pair of boots suggest a Western character immediately, but the shirt, vest and coat decide which one. Sheriff Woody needs the yellow plaid shirt and cow-print vest, Jessie pairs a red hat with a white shirt, and Cowboy Ken goes bright with a white hat and pink bandana.
Compare the crown and the brim before buying anything, then look at the clothing underneath. A tailored blazer and half mask point at a masked vigilante, while a black trench coat and vest belong to a marshal or a gambler, and the same hat sits over both.
Choose an Outlaw or a Lawman
The Red Dead games give you both sides: Micah Bell wears a black leather tailcoat and teal waistcoat, while John Marston is a worn duster coat over a leather vest. Pick the side you want to play before you assemble the outfit, because the hat alone will not do it.
Lawmen and gamblers share the same foundations: a white Victorian shirt, a black vest, a cravat and a long coat. A badge on the chest is what makes it a marshal rather than a card player, so decide which of the two you want to be recognised as.
Build One From Your Wardrobe
A cowboy costume is one of the easiest to build from clothes you already own, because jeans, a button shirt and a wide belt do most of the work. Add a hat, then pick one prop to carry rather than filling a belt with plastic.
Keep the palette Western: denim, tan leather, cream and brown. A sturdy boot and a belt with a real buckle do more than a bag of accessories, and Wyatt Earp and The Lone Ranger both show how far a plain shirt and a good vest will carry the look.
Match a Pair or a Whole Crew
A group works when everyone takes a different Western role rather than the same costume repeated. Cherry and a masked vigilante are already two very different silhouettes, so a crew lines up without looking like a uniform.
For a pair, split the outfit down the middle: a hero and a bandit can share the same shirt and hat with different vests and bandanas. Give each person a different hat colour and the group still reads as a set from across the room.
Cowboy Costume FAQ
What do I need for a cowboy costume?
Jeans, a button shirt, a wide belt and a cowboy hat cover most of it. Western boots, a bandana and a vest finish the silhouette, and one prop such as a toy revolver or a lasso is usually enough.
How do I make a cowboy costume look like a specific character?
The hat colour and the clothing underneath are what separate them. Compare the vest, coat and shirt of whichever guide you choose, because those pieces turn the same hat into a hero, a marshal or an outlaw.
Can I make a cowboy costume without a hat?
You can, but the hat carries most of the recognition. A bandana and a vest do some of the work on their own, and a borrowed wide-brim hat is the cheapest way to finish the look.
Is a cowboy costume good for a group?
Yes, and it is one of the easiest themes to split. Give each person a different role, hat colour and vest, then keep the colours in one family so the group still reads as a set.
What should I wear under a cowboy costume?
A plain button shirt in cream, white or a checked print, tucked into jeans or canvas trousers with a belt. Keep the layers light, because a coat and a vest over a warm shirt is the first thing people take off.
Will new cowboy costume guides appear here automatically?
Yes. Published guides appear as soon as they carry the Cowboy attribute, and the guide count updates with the list. The written advice is reviewed separately, so a new addition does not mean every paragraph has been rewritten.
Choose Your Cowboy Costume
Choose the hat and the boots you will actually wear, then let the shirt, vest and bandana name the character. A badge, a bandana or a mask does more for recognition than a longer accessory list.
